🇱🇧 Lebanon · Food
Loubieh Bi Zeit
By eatmundo · August 3, 2026
🇱🇧 LBA quintessential Lebanese meze featuring fresh green beans slow-cooked in high-quality olive oil with tomatoes and aromatics. It is best enjoyed at room temperature with warm pita bread.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Trim the ends of 1kg green beans and cut them into 5cm pieces.
- 2
Heat 100ml olive oil in a wide pot and sauté 3 sliced onions until translucent and soft, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Add 6 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant; be careful not to brown them.
- 4
Stir in 500g diced tomatoes and 1 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes break down.
- 5
Add the green beans, 1.5 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp pepper to the pot, tossing well to coat in the oil and aromatics.
- 6
Cover and simmer on low heat for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally until beans are very tender.
- 7
Remove the lid and cook for a final 5 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- 8
Transfer to a serving dish and allow it to reach room temperature before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add meat to this?+
While traditional 'Loubieh bi Zeit' is vegetarian (cooked in oil), you can add lamb chunks for 'Loubieh bil Lahmeh'.
What type of green beans should I use?+
Flat green beans (Romano beans) are traditional, but standard thin green beans work perfectly fine.
How long does it last in the fridge?+
It keeps well for up to 4 days in an airtight container; the flavors actually improve the next day.
Can it be served hot?+
Yes, but it is traditionally intended as a meze and is considered at its peak when served at room temperature.
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